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Brattleboro’s Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which sponsored the parade, led the march with its giant American flag.
Randolph T. Holhut/The Commons
Brattleboro’s Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which sponsored the parade, led the march with its giant American flag.
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‘Going Fourth’ in Brattleboro

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 — Issue 772

BRATTLEBORO-Under mostly sunny skies, the 51st annual "By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth" Independence Day parade made its way through downtown.

The parade's theme was a salute to area volunteers, and many organizations were well-represented. The largest contingent in the parade were protesters of U.S. support for Israel in the war on Gaza, complete with an effigy of President Biden and an oversized cruise missile.

Local politicians campaigning ahead of the Aug. 13 party primaries were also out in force.

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‘Every day is still a triumph to have come this far’

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024 — Issue 770

BELLOWS FALLS-How do you handle growing older with a deadly disease that has killed dozens of your friends, but that you have survived, so far, for nearly four decades? That is what author and blogger Mark S. King will discuss in "Aging with Grit & Grace," a free event presented by Senior Solutions and Bellows Falls Pride at the Bellows Falls Opera House on Thursday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. Growing older with a chronic illness presents not only physical,

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Will governor rebuke his party’s march from rule of law?

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Tuesday, February 11, 2025 — Issue 802

DUMMERSTON-Dear Gov. Scott, You enjoy a broad, bipartisan base of support here in Vermont, elected with 73% of the vote. That is because Vermonters appreciate your competence and steady hand, even though we don't always agree with you. And we have trusted you to maintain and protect the safety and security of our state. Now that President Donald Trump is allowing the illegal and unconstitutional dismantling of our federal government, and threatening the security of our alliances, diminishing our reputation...

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Arts

Bandwagon series presents Villalobos Brothers on July 13

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 — Issue 772

PUTNEY-The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents the Villalobos Brothers on Saturday, July 13, at 6 p.m., in the field behind the Putney Inn, 57 Putney Landing Rd. The Villalobos Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning family band, a contemporary Mexican ensemble. With their fusion of Mexican folk, jazz, and classical music, they have performed for audiences across the United States, Mexico, India, Russia, and Canada. "Virtuosic violinists from Mexico showcasing how traditional music can get reborn into modern culture, these...

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